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US raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s ‘Yukthiya’ operation

The United States has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s ‘Yukthiya’ operation carried out by the Police. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung said that it is crucial that law enforcement operations uphold the principles of the rule of law and due process. The Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission had also raised concerns over the operations. “The United States shares the concerns expressed by?HRC SriLanka and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka about the Yukthiya Operation. Combatting drug traf

10 Jan, 2024

Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s North

Former Norwegian peace negotiator Erik Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s once war affected Northern Province. In a post on X, Solheim said that Northern Sri Lanka suffered a lot through the war. “Now Northern Province creates ample opportunities for renewable energy production, as well as Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia,” he said. Solheim is currently President Ranil Wickremesinghe?s International Climate Advisor. The former peace envoy had said last year that Sri L

08 Jan, 2024

Princess Anne arrives in Sri Lanka

King Charles?s sister Princess Anne commenced a three-day visit to Sri Lanka today. She is accompanied by her spouse Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Princess Anne arrived in Sri Lanka on a SriLankan Airlines flight and was accorded a grand welcome. Her Royal Highness has been invited by the Government of Sri Lanka to participate in events connected with the 75th?Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II an

10 Jan, 2024